Lumber bin
US6675952B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/0282
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A lumber bin has live bin walls. The lumber bin may be used in lumber sorting. The bin has upstream and downstream walls located above a conveyor. A lumber support in the bin has an elevator mechanism and can be lowered to a discharge position in which lumber on the lumber support can be carried away by the conveyor. A gate is mounted below the conveyor. The gate is in an upright position as the lumber support is lowered. The gate can be pivoted downstream to a lowered position below a level of the conveyor to gently discharge lumber onto the conveyor.
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